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USDA GusNIP Grants for SNAP/NAP Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Projects

This opportunity from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports projects that incentivize fruit and vegetable purchases for SNAP and NAP participants. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Overview: - Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) provides approximately $36.3 million in grants - Aims to increase fruit and vegetable purchases among SNAP and NAP participants in all U.S. states and territories - Eligible Applicants: - Governmental agencies and non-profit organizations - Partnerships with public/private entities (e.g., academic institutions, emergency feeding organizations, agricultural cooperatives, community health organizations, SNAP/NAP-authorized retailers) are allowed - Project Types and Funding: - Pilot Projects: Up to $100,000, 12 months - Standard Projects: Up to $500,000, up to 36 months - Large Scale Projects: Over $500,000, up to $15,000,000, up to 36 months - Total anticipated funding: $36,300,000; approximately 15 awards expected - Cost sharing or matching is required - Program Requirements: - Provide financial incentives at point of purchase for fruits and vegetables - Strict compliance with SNAP/NAP policies and regulations - Must include a letter of support from relevant SNAP/NAP agencies - Track purchases and participate in comprehensive program evaluation - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic services rather than product procurement - Place of Performance: - All 50 U.S. states, D.C., Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands

Description

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP-NI) funds and evaluates projects aimed at increasing the purchase of fruits and vegetables by SNAP participants across all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) Block Grants participants in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. The program provides financial incentives at the point of purchase to encourage healthier food choices. Eligible applicants include governmental agencies and non-profit organizations, which may partner with various public or private entities. The program emphasizes compliance with SNAP/NAP policies and requires participation in comprehensive program evaluation.

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